For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death. … [Read more...] about Most Alaska wildland fire crews fighting blazes beyond state
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Michigan State completes $35M expansion of music building
“Some practice rooms were 55 square feet, the size of an elevator,” said Jim Forger, dean of the music program, referring to the previous spaces. “You would need hearing protection if you’re going to do something like piano.” … [Read more...] about Michigan State completes $35M expansion of music building
Zimbabwe government announces mining ban in national parks
More than 45,000 elephants are estimated to live in Hwange park along with more than 100 mammal and 400 bird species, including buffalos, leopards, and lions, that are already struggling for food and water in the vast savannah due to a prolonged drought. Mining would pollute remaining water sources in the park 14,500 square kilometers (5,600 square miles) park, say the environmental groups. … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe government announces mining ban in national parks
New Orleans won’t follow state in easing virus restrictions
The decision to start returning New Orleans children to classrooms, beginning with students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade next week, was made when daily new cases had dropped below 50 in the city, and with the percentage of positive cases below 5%. City health director Dr. Jennifer Avegno noted a rise in the number of new cases in recent days, sometimes surpassing 100. … [Read more...] about New Orleans won’t follow state in easing virus restrictions
California State University to keep classes online next term
FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2020 file photo people walk on campus at San Diego State University, in San Diego. California State University, the country's largest four-year-public university system, said Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, that classes at its 23 campuses will stay primarily online when the next term begins in January due to expected increases in coronavirus cases later this year. "This decision is the only responsible one available to us at this time," Chancellor Timothy White said in a message to CSU's faculty, staff and 480,000 undergraduate students. less … [Read more...] about California State University to keep classes online next term
